Panasonic GP-US932CSAE User manual

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Operating Instructions
HD Camera Control Unit
Model Nos. GP-US932CSAE
GP-US932CAE
DCPOWER
CAMERA
ON
123
LOW
SCENE
BAR
AWC
GAIN
DRANGE
FREEZE
MENU
SEL
HIGH
EXPAND
OFF
This llustration represents GP-US932CSAE.
Camera head: Option
Camera cable: Option
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DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
ITALIANO

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WARNING:
• To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
• The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should
be placed on the apparatus.
• All work related to the installation of this product should be
made by qualified service personnel or system installers.
• The connections should comply with local electrical code.
The lightning flash with arrowhead sym-
bol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within
the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please
read the label on the bottom.
The exclamation point within an equilater-
al triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
We declare under our sole responsibility that the product to which this
declaration relates is in conformity with the standards or other norma-
tive documents following the provisions of Directives 2006/95/EC and
2004/108/EC.
Wij verklaren als enige aansprakelijke, dat het product waarop deze
verklaring betrekking heeft, voldoet aan de volgende normen of
andere normatieve documenten, overeenkomstig de bepalingen van
Richtlijnen 2006/95/EC en 2004/108/EC.
Vi erklærer os eneansvarlige for, at dette produkt, som denne
deklaration omhandler, er i overensstemmelse med standarder eller
andre normative dokumenter i følge bestemmelserne i direktivene
2006/95/EC og 2004/108/EC.
Vi deklarerar härmed värt fulla ansvar för att den produkt till vilken
denna deklaration hänvisar är i överensstämmelse med
standarddokument, eller andra normativa dokument som framställs i
direktiv nr. 2006/95/EC och 2004/108/EC.
Ilmoitamme yksinomaisella vastuullamme, että tuote, jota tämä
ilmoitus koskee, noudattaa seuraavia standardeja tai muita ohjeellisia
asiakirjoja, jotka noudattavat direktiivien 2006/95/EC ja 2004/108/EC
säädöksiä.
Vi erklærer oss alene ansvarlige for at produktet som denne
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eller andre normgivende dokumenter som følger bestemmelsene i
direktivene 2006/95/EC og 2004/108/EC.

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Important safety instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replace-
ment of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When
a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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CONTENTS
Important safety instructions ........................................................................................................... 3
Limitation of liability ......................................................................................................................... 5
Disclaimer of warranty .................................................................................................................... 5
Precautions ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Preface ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Trademarks and registered trademarks ......................................................................................... 7
Major operating controls and their functions .................................................................................. 8
■Camera head ........................................................................................................................... 8
■Camera control unit (CCU) ......................................................................................................8
Precautions for installation .............................................................................................................. 12
Installations/connections ................................................................................................................. 13
■How to mount lens ................................................................................................................... 14
Setup procedure ............................................................................................................................. 15
■Setup menu .............................................................................................................................. 15
1. Camera title setting [CAMERA ID] ......................................................................................... 17
2. ELC setting [ELC] .................................................................................................................. 18
3. Electronic shutter setting [SHUTTER] .................................................................................... 19
4. Gain adjustment [GAIN] ......................................................................................................... 19
5. Electronic sensitivity enhancement setting [SENS UP] ......................................................... 19
6. RGB/YPbPr output signal setting [OUTPUT SEL] .................................................................. 19
7. HDMI output signal setting [HDMI OUTPUT] ......................................................................... 19
8. Scene file setting [SCENE FILE] ............................................................................................ 20
9. White balance setting [WHITE BAL] ...................................................................................... 23
10. Black balance setting [BLACK BAL] ..................................................................................... 24
11. Synchronization setting [SYNC] ............................................................................................. 24
12. Configure the settings relating to the electronic zoom [ELECTRIC ZOOM] .......................... 25
13. Image freezing [FREEZE] ..................................................................................................... 25
14. Setting of vertical flip function [FLIP ENABLE] ...................................................................... 25
15. Setting of horizontal flip function [MIRROR ENABLE] ............................................................ 25
16. Display setting of vertical and horizontal flip function [STATUS DISPLAY] ........................... 25
Default restoring .......................................................................................................................... 25
SEL menu ........................................................................................................................................ 26
■How to display/operate the SEL menu .................................................................................... 26
■Button assignment ................................................................................................................... 26
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................. 27
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 29
Standard accessories ..................................................................................................................... 30
Optional accessories ...................................................................................................................... 30

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Limitation of liability
THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FIT-
NESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-
INFRINGEMENT OF THE THIRD PARTY’S RIGHT.
THIS PUBLICATION COULD INCLUDE TECHNICAL
INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS.
CHANGES ARE ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HERE-
IN, AT ANY TIME, FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF THIS
PUBLICATION AND/OR THE CORRESPONDING PROD-
UCT (S).
Disclaimer of warranty
IN NO EVENT SHALL Panasonic Corporation BE LIABLE
TO ANY PARTY OR ANY PERSON, EXCEPT FOR
REPLACEMENT OR REASONABLE MAINTENANCE OF
THE PRODUCT, FOR THE CASES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO BELOW:
(1) ANY DAMAGE AND LOSS, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CON-
SEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY, ARISING OUT OF
OR RELATING TO THE PRODUCT;
(2) PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY
INAPPROPRIATE USE OR NEGLIGENT OPERATION
OF THE USER;
(3) UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLE, REPAIR OR MODI-
FICATION OF THE PRODUCT BY THE USER;
(4) INCONVENIENCE OR ANY LOSS ARISING WHEN
IMAGES ARE NOT DISPLAYED, DUE TO ANY REA-
SON OR CAUSE INCLUDING ANY FAILURE OR
PROBLEM OF THE PRODUCT;
(5) ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIAL INCONVE-
NIENCE, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE, ARISING OUT OF
THE SYSTEM COMBINED BY THE DEVICES OF
THIRD PARTY;
(6) ANY CLAIM OR ACTION FOR DAMAGES, BROUGHT
BY ANY PERSON OR ORGANIZATION BEING A
PHOTOGENIC SUBJECT, DUE TO VIOLATION OF
PRIVACY WITH THE RESULT OF THAT SURVEIL-
LANCE-CAMERA'S PICTURE, INCLUDING SAVED
DATA, FOR SOME REASON, BECOMES PUBLIC OR
IS USED FOR THE PURPOSE OTHER THAN SUR-
VEILLANCE.

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Precautions
Refer installation work to the dealer.
Installation work requires technique and experiences.
Failure to observe this may cause fire, electric shock,
injury, or damage to the product.
Be sure to consult the dealer.
Stop the operation immediately when something is
wrong with the camera.
When smoke goes up from the camera or the smell of
smoke comes from the camera, stop the operation imme-
diately and contact your dealer.
Turn the power off immediately and contact qualified ser-
vice personnel for service.
Do not attempt to disassemble this product.
To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or cov-
ers.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Ask qualified service personnel for servicing.
Do not insert any foreign objects into this product.
Failure to observe this may cause damage to this prod-
uct.
Turn the power off immediately and contact qualified ser-
vice personnel for service.
Do not use this product in an inflammable atmos-
phere.
Failure to observe this may cause an explosion resulting
in injury.
Avoid installing this product in the locations where
salt damage occurs or corrosive gas is produced.
Otherwise, the mounting portions will deteriorate and
accidents such as a fall of the camera may occur.
Do not operate this product beyond the specified tem-
perature, humidity or power source ratings.
Use this product at temperature within 0 °C to 40 °C and
humidity below 90 %. The input power source is 12 V DC.
To keep on using with stable performance
Parts of this product may deteriorate and it may shorten
the lifetime of this product when using in locations sub-
ject to high temperatures and high humidity.
Use this product at temperatures between 0 °C to 40 °C.
Failure to observe this may adversely affect the compo-
nents inside or cause this product to malfunction. Use of
this product at temperatures of 30 °C or lower is recom-
mended without direct heat from heaters in consideration
of heat release at the camera location.
Handle this product with care.
Do not abuse this product. Avoid striking, shaking, etc.
The product could be damaged by improper handling or
storage.
Do not aim the camera head at strong light sources.
A light source such as a spot light causes a blooming
(light bleeding) or a smear (vertical lines).
Clean the main body with care.
Turn the power off when cleaning the product. Failure to
observe this may cause injury or malfunction.
Use a dry cloth to clean this product. Do not use strong
abrasive detergent when cleaning this product. When the
dirt is hard to remove, use a mild detergent and wipe
gently. Then, wipe off the remaining detergent with a dry
cloth.
Otherwise, it may cause discoloration. When using a
chemical cloth for cleaning, read the caution provided
with the chemical cloth product.
Clean the faceplate with care.
Do not clean the faceplate with strong or abrasive deter-
gents. Use lens tissue or a cotton tipped applicator and
ethanol.
To remove stubborn stains
When the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild detergent and
wipe gently. Then, wipe off the remaining detergent with
a dry cloth.
Indication label
Refer to the indication label placed on the surface of the
unit as to the indications of equipment classification and
power source, etc.
Smear Bright subject
Blooming
This product is intended for usage in general electron-
ics applications.
The usage of this product for special purposes, such
as traffic control instruments, transportation instru-
ments, and medical instruments, may be prohibited
without authorization under the applicable laws and
regulations of each country or region where this prod-
uct is in practical use.
The arrangement for the authorization shall be made
under customer's or user's own responsibility.

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Preface
This system is a compact and light type camera control unit (hereafter called CCU) with high image quality and multiple
functions by introducing digital signal processing. The camera head is separately mounted.
• GP-US932CSAE; HD Camera Control Unit (HDMI and SDI output connectors equipped)
• GP-US932CAE; HD Camera Control Unit (HDMI output connector equipped)
This product is used in combination with the optional camera head.
• GP-US932HAE; 3CCD HD Camera Head
• The multi-format output applicable to 1 080p, 1 080i, 720p, 576p, and 576i is available.
• Signal transmission without signal degradation has been achieved thanks to the HDMI or SDI output connectors.
• The dynamic range expansion function allows users to shoot even images with a wide range of brightness contrast
and facilitate their visibility.
The descriptions in this book are predicated on a system with the optional camera head.
Trademarks and registered trademarks
HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
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Major operating controls and their functions
■Camera head
qLens mount section
A C-mount lens is mounted on this section. (☞page
14)
wCamera cable connector
The camera cable (option) is connected to this con-
nector.
<HD Camera Cable> (option)
GP-CA932/4E (4 m)
GP-CA932/6E (6 m)
GP-CA932/10E (10 m)
GP-CA932A20E (20 m)
eTripod socket
The tripod socket hole is used when the camera head
is secured to the tripod.
The tripod socket can be mounted on either top or
bottom of the camera head.
Tripod socket hole: 1/4-20 UNC
Important:
• Be sure to turn off the power of the CCU before con-
necting or disconnecting the camera cable.
• Avoid bending excessively or breaking the camera
cable.
• Use the specific-camera head only.
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CAMERA
SEL
FREEZE
LOW HIGH
DC POWER
213
SCENE GAIN
EXPAND
D RANGE
MENU
BAR
AWC
ON
OFF
r
tyuio
!0
!2
!1
rPower switch [DC POWER]
This switch toggles the power of the CCU and cam-
era head on and off. The switch lights green while the
power is turned on.
tScene file selection button [SCENE]
The button selects a scene file from 1 to 3. Each
scene file should be set up beforehand using the
SETUP menu. (☞page 20)
Selection of a scene file turns on the green indicator
of the selected file number.
yGain selection button [GAIN]
The gain is selectable from OFF, LOW, and HIGH.
Selection of a gain turns on the green indicator of the
selected gain. No indicator is turned on when the
gain is set to off.
Selectable gain varies depending on the gain setting
in the SETUP menu (☞page 19).
When GAIN is set to "AUTO" and SENS UP is set
to "OFF": The gain is unchangingly set to "HIGH".
■Camera control unit (CCU)
<Front view>

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uFreeze/menu button [FREEZE ]
Pressing this button: Displays the current image as
a static image when "FREEZE" in the SETUP menu
is set to "ON".
Note:
• Pressing a button other than the [g] and [h] buttons
provides freeze cancellation.
• When the zoom in/out or vertical/horizontal flip func-
tions are assigned to the [e]/[f] buttons respective-
ly, the frozen image can be reversed vertically or hori-
zontally. Refer to page 26 for assigning function to
buttons.
Holding down this button for 2 sec or more:
Displays the SETUP menu.
iSelection button [SEL]
Pressing this button while the SETUP menu is dis-
played determines the setting.
Pressing this button except while the SETUP menu is
displayed calls up the SEL menu. (☞page 26)
oUp/down/left/right buttons
Up button [g]: This button moves the cursor upward
to change a setting item while the SETUP menu is
displayed.
When "FLIP ENABLE" or "MIRROR ENABLE" in the
SET UP menu is set to "ON" (☞page 25), the
image can be flipped vertically or horizontally.
Down button [h]: This button moves the cursor
downward to change a setting item while the
SETUP menu is displayed.
When "FLIP ENABLE" or "MIRROR ENABLE" in the
SET UP menu is set to "ON" (☞page 25), the
image can be flipped vertically or horizontally.
Left button [e]: This button moves the cursor left-
ward or selects a setting while the SETUP menu is
displayed.
This button moves the cursor in the minus direc-
tion on the level adjustment scale or selects a set-
ting item while the SEL menu is displayed.
The functions of the SEL menu can also be
assigned to buttons (☞page 26).
Right button [f]: This button moves the cursor right-
ward or selects a setting while the SETUP menu is
displayed.
This button moves the cursor in the plus direction
on the level adjustment scale or selects a setting
item while the SEL menu is displayed.
The functions of the SEL menu can also be
assigned to buttons (☞page 26).
MENU !0 Color bar display/AWC button [BAR ]
Pressing this button: Calls up the color bar on the
screen while an image is displayed. The color bar
becomes a blue back display while the SETUP
menu is displayed.
Holding down this button for 2 sec or more: Starts
up AWC while an image is displayed if "WHITE
BAL" in the SETUP menu is set to "AWC" (☞page
23).
Important:
• When the camera head is not connected, pressing
the [BAR ] button does not activate any opera-
tion.
!1 Dynamic range selection button [D RANGE]
This button toggles the dynamic range between
NORMAL and EXPAND. The button lights green when
"EXPAND" is selected.
"EXPAND" shall be selected when dark portions are
less viewable because too bright portions are present
in a screen.
Note:
• The dynamic range can be set for each scene file.
(☞page 21)
!2 Camera cable connector
The camera cable (option) is connected to this con-
nector.
AWC
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ON
FRONT SW
OFF
REMOTE
VIDEO FORMAT
SEE THE TOP LABEL.
DC 12V INREMOTES–VIDEORGB/YPb P r
4
1
2
3
OUT
VIDEO SYNC
IN
ON
1234
SDI
12
ON
FRONT SW
OFF
REMOTE
VIDEO FORMAT
SEE THE TOP LABEL.
DC 12V INREMOTES–VIDEORGB/YPb P r
4
1
2
3
OUT
VIDEO SYNC
IN
ON
1234
!5 !6
!8
@1
@2
!3
!7
!3
@0 !9
!6!5
!4
!8
!9@0
@1
@2
!7
●GP-US932CAE
●GP-US932CSAE
<Rear view>
!3 HDMI output connector [HDMI]
This connector is used to connect to an HDMI-ready
monitor.
!4 SDI output connector [SDI] (*only for GP-
US932CSAE)
This terminal provides HD-SDI or SD-SDI output
signal.
Important:
• Please use a high quality cable compatible with HD-
SDI.
!5 Video output connector [VIDEO]
This connector provides composite video signal.
!6 Synchronizing signal output/input connector
[SYNC]
When an external device is synchronized, set the syn-
chronizing signal output/input selection switch !7 to
"IN" to provide the synchronizing signal input.
When the synchronizing signal output/input selection
switch !7 is set to "OUT", the terminal provides the
synchronizing signal output conformable to the video
format of the RGB/YPbPr output connector of this sys-
tem.
Important:
• The video format shall be the same among the syn-
chronized devices.
!7 Synchronizing signal output/input selection
switch [OUT/IN]
This switch toggles synchronizing signals between
output and input.
When the synchronizing signal output is selected, set
this switch to "OUT". When the synchronizing signal
input is selected, set this switch to "IN".
!8 Function setup switches
These switches select a video format for RGB/YPbPr
output connector, SDI output connector, and HDMI
output connector.
–: Either ON or OFF
Switch
4
OFF
REMOTE
(External control)
ON
FRONT SW
(Button operation
via front face)
No Signal
Switch
1
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
–
–
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
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1 080p
1 080p(sF)
1 080i
720p
576p
576i
1 080i
1 080p(sF)
1 080i
720p
576i
1 080i
1 080p(sF)
1 080i
720p
576p
576i
HDMI
Output
SDI
Output
RGB/
YPbPr